CHAIR
Dr. Kirk Randazzo

DR. KIRK RANDAZZO, National President 2001-2003 (Zeta Chi), from the University of South Carolina was elected National President at the 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. Kirk received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from the University of South Carolina. Additionally, he received a Master of Arts Degree in Political Science and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Michigan State University. He currently teaches pre-law at the University of Kentucky and conducts research on law and judicial politics.

During his term of office the Fraternity continued to rely on strategic planning as a primary resource for developing long-term directives. At the 2001 and 2003 National Conventions, several strategic committees worked on creating out-of-the-box solutions to address important topics. Dr. Randazzo led the National Council in reviewing the materials from these committees and incorporating their ideas to further shape an enduring legacy for Kappa Kappa Psi. To this end he organized several strategic planning sessions for the National Council and Board of Trustees, and also organized a session which included the District Governors.

During the biennium two new programs were developed by the National Council as a result of strategic planning efforts. First, the Service Showcase was created to recognize chapters’ outstanding service to bands and provide financial awards to those band programs. Second, the Diversity in Music Speaker Series was developed to invite prominent speakers to conventions with the goal of sharing their thoughts on band involvement. In addition to these two programs, the National Council continued its focus on leadership development and awareness of musicianship.

The biennium witnessed the recognition of several outstanding individuals. The Distinguished Service to Music Medal was awarded to James Cochran, Chris Haughee, Melvin Miles, Melbern Nixon, and Alfred Sergel. Additionally, the A. Frank Martin Award was presented to Michelle Kincheloe and Peter Murray. Finally, the Stanley G. Finck Memorial Award was presented to Peter Murray.

The 42nd biennial convention was held in July, 2003, in Norfolk, Virginia. During the convention a reunion of Past National Presidents was organized, bringing together presidents from across four decades. A reunion of Chapter Field Representatives also occurred. The National Intercollegiate Band was conducted by Don Wilcox and premiered the commissioned work Bandancing, by Dr. Jack Stamp.

VICE CHAIR 
Mike Osborn

MICHAEL K. OSBORN, National President 2003-2005 (Zeta Epsilon), from Michigan State University was elected National President at the 2003 National Convention held in Norfolk, Virginia. Mike received his Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education and Master of Music in Music Education from Michigan State University. Since graduating from Michigan State University, Mike has served as a band director in Michigan’s Brighton Area School System. Mike was the first National President in modern history to have served as a chapter president, district president, district governor as well as in every elected position on the National Council. Mike used those experiences to relate to the Fraternity’s membership across several levels and to promote the diversity of our membership.

TRUSTEE & ALUMNI LIASON
Kenneth M. Corbett

KENNETH M. CORBETT, National President 1989-1991 (Zeta Chi), from the University of South Carolina, was elected National President at the 35th Biennial Convention in Stillwater, Oklahoma. During his eight years as a member of the National Council, the Fraternity experienced significant growth in membership and financial stability. A concerted effort was made to strengthen ties with organizations such as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the Professional Fraternity Association and the National Interfraternity Conference.

The Top Ten award designation was changed to the Chapter Leadership Award. The council established the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award to honor our third Grand President and recognize outstanding student leaders. A uniform Membership Education Program was adopted by the 1991 convention. The Immediate Past National President was added as an ex-officio member of the National Council. The staff position of Chapter Field Representative was created to assist with chapter visitation and education. The Distinguished Service to Music Medal was approved for Alfred Reed, Stanley F. Michalski, Jr., Max and Susan Mitchell, Hugh McMillen, James G. Saied and James K. Copenhaver. The A. Frank Martin Award was approved for James Wells, George Parks, Malcolm Rowell, Jr., Reid Poole, Eddie N. Green, Christopher Haughee and Gordon R. Goodwin. The J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award was presented to James H. Dickson, Jr.

At the 36th Biennial Convention the business sessions were separated from the National Intercollegiate Band schedule. The National Intercollegiate Bands concert was the opening of the business portion of the convention. Alfred Reed’s, Hymn Variants received its premiere performance. Ray E. Cramer served as guest conductor.

Ken works and volunteers his time with the University of South Carolina Band program coordinating registration activities for the Marching Band, Spring Band Clinic and Summer Music Camp. Starting in July 2007, he is also the co-sponsor for the Zeta Chi Chapter at South Carolina. He serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the USC Alumni Band.  He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the University of South Carolina Alumni Association.

He and his wife Maribeth have two children, Jason and Sarah.

TRUSTEE
Dr. Michael Golemo

DR. MICHAEL R. GOLEMO, National President 1999-2001 (Zeta Omicron), was initiated as an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi by the Zeta Omicron Chapter in 1984. He is the Director of Bands at Iowa State University where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and administrates a department including 9 bands and 5 jazz combos. He received his Bachelor of Music Education and Masters degree in Music at Northwestern University where he studied conducting with John P. Paynter and saxophone with Frederick L. Hemke. He completed his doctorate in conducting at Michigan State University where he studied under Kenneth G. Bloomquist and John L. Whitwell.

Dr. Golemo served as the Zeta Omicron chapter sponsor from 1984-1999, as North Central District Governor, as National Vice President for Professional Relations from 1989-1991 and from 1995-1997, and National Vice President for Colonization and Membership from 1997-1999.

Dr. Golemo is an active arranger, performer, clinician and guest conductor and is a member of CBDNA, NBA, MENC, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Phi, Phi Kappa Lambda, Tau Beta Sigma (honorary), and Phi Beta Mu bandmaster fraternity. He and his wife Mary Beth have two children, Molly and Mac.

 
TRUSTEE
Scott Stowell

SCOTT STOWELL, National President 1997-1999 (Alpha Eta) received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Marketing from the University of Florida in 1989. While at the University of Florida, Scott was an active member of all bands and served as vice president and president of the Gator Bands. He is currently an active member of the University of Florida Band Alumni Association and he has served as the Alumni Band President for the last 3 years.

He is a member of Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary; the oldest leadership organization in the state of Florida. While a student he served on the University of Florida Race Relations Team, a 14 member committee designed by the University President to improve race relations on campus. Scott also served as a member of the 1988 Preview Staff, a 20 member team responsible for the orientation of over 5000 new students. He also served on the Student Athletic Council and was an active participant in UF Student Government and Politics.

Scott was initiated as a member of Kappa Kappa Psi in December 1984 as a freshman. During his time at UF, he served as Alpha Eta Chapter vice president for two terms and president for two terms. During that period the chapter was recognized as a "Top Ten Chapter" for the first time in its history and Scott also wrote the chapter's first written membership education program. In addition, he served as Southeast District President for two terms and one term as Southeast District Alumni Coordinator. He served as National Vice President for Student Affairs from 1991-1993, National Vice President for Programs from 1993-1995, and National Vice President for Colonization and Membership from 1995-1997 and National President from 1997-1999. Scott was the first person in the history of the Fraternity to serve in all elected positions on the National Council. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 1997 and served as the Board Vice-Chair in the 2001-2003 biennium.

Scott currently resides in Winter Park, Florida (Orlando) and is a Senior Commercial Litigation Adjuster for Safeco Insurance Company. His primary responsibility is the investigation and evaluation of serious injuries sustained at business and commercial properties or in the business operations of commercial entities. Additionally he regularly attends mediations and trials and much of his work surrounds developing a winning legal strategy for those claims that do not settle prior to litigation. As a licensed commercial adjuster, Scott has been very involved with the development and review of the Fraternity's risk management policies.

Scott is an active member of the community serving as a volunteer for Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Hope and Help AIDS Services, V.I.S.T.A. and other local charities. He actively participates in local, state, and national politics, volunteering time to several political campaigns.

Scott and his partner Jay are avid sports fans and regularly are out of town for any Gator sporting event or Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.

TRUSTEE
Dr. Rod Chesnutt

DR. ROD M. CHESNUTT is chair of the Division of Ensembles and Conducting and director of Symphonic and Marching bands at the University of Northern Iowa. He is responsible for those components of the university band program while teaching courses in music education, wind literature and conducting. He holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Tennessee Technological University, a master's degree in trombone performance from Arkansas State University, and a Ph.D. in music education with an emphasis in wind conducting from Florida State University. Previously, he was the director of bands at Mississippi State University and the State University of West Georgia. Additionally, he served as Music Director/Conductor of the Starkville/MSU Symphony Orchestra and served as the assistant director of bands and the director of the Cornhusker Marching Band at the University of Nebraska. While at the University of Nebraska, the Cornhusker Marching Band received the Sudler Trophy for outstanding contributions among the nation's university bands. Prior to teaching at the university level, Dr. Chesnutt built superior-rated bands in the public schools of Trumann and Blytheville, Arkansas. He was recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1988 and received the National Music Clubs' Award of Merit in 1991. He has been selected as a Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Education.

As a clinician and adjudicator, Dr. Chesnutt has appeared throughout the United States. He is also an arranger of note having studied with Robert Jager and Jared Spears and his arrangements have been performed by such accomplished ensembles as the U.S. Army Band [Pershing's Own], New Columbia Wind Band, Florida State University Symphonic Band, Syracuse University Wind Ensemble and the University of Nebraska Wind Ensemble. Professionally, he is a member of Music Educators National Conference, College Band Directors National Association, World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Mississippi Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, Pi Kappa Lambda, and the National Band Association. A past Arkansas State Chairman for the NBA and Mississippi State Chair for the CBDNA, Dr. Chesnutt is a former Midwest and Southeast District Governor for Kappa Kappa Psi and served as its National President from 2005-2007. He has conducted ensembles and presented scholarly research at regional, national, and international conventions, and his articles have been published in CBDNA Reports, Journal of Band Research, The Instrumentalist, the NBA Journal, and Clarino Bläsermusik International. He is a contributor to the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series

TRUSTEE, EX–OFFICIO
Dr. Malinda M. Matney

MALINDA M. MATNEY has been a part of the national leadership of Kappa Kappa Psi since 1992.  She served as National Vice President for Colonization and Membership from 2005-2007. Dr. Matney served as National Vice President for Programs from 1995-1997, as North Central District Governor from 1997 to 2005, and as Midwest District Governor from 1992-1995. Dr. Matney also serves as the Chapter Sponsor for Nu Chapter at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Matney is Senior Research Associate for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Michigan, and has been with Student Affairs Research since 2000. Dr. Matney is also a Lecturer in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. In 2001, Dr. Matney earned her Ph.D. in Higher and Postsecondary Education from the University of Michigan. She also holds an Education Specialist degree in higher education administration from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, a Master of Music in Music History from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a bachelor's degree in music from Wichita State University. Her current work within the student affairs context involves both the assessment of program outcomes and the analysis of trends in student behaviors and expectations over time. This is an extension of Dr. Matney's dissertation focus on institutional and departmental factors affecting innovative teaching practices for faculty teaching undergraduates.